Enthusiast mulls reviving Sony’s retro micro PC — Orange Pi CM5 planned as mainboard upgrade
A fan of Sony’s classic handheld Windows slider PC designs is developing a drop-in upgrade based on an Orange Pi CM5.
Nintendo Switch 2 Comes This Year But Will It Play Current Switch Games Too?
If you case you missed Nintendo’s big announcement this week, the company’s much-anticipated and oft-referenced Switch 2 console is finally official. However, what we got from Nintendo was a “first-look trailer” that showcased the upcoming console’s design, but it left out many explicit details such as the underlying hardware and specifications
The FTC is concerned about Big Tech-AI startup partnerships — Microsoft-Open AI raises alarms
The FTC warns that multi-billion-dollar partnerships between Big Tech and AI startups could lead to the monopolization of the AI and cloud computing sectors.
OrangePi 4A Review: Coming for the king
OrangePi’s alternative to the mighty Raspberry Pi makes a commendable claim for the throne, but it falls far short of the gold standard.
Microsoft auto-updates consumer PCs to Windows 11 24H2 — you can defer the update for five weeks
Your PC will now automatically be updated to Windows 11 24H2.
New York proposes background checks for 3D printer purchases — the bill combats 3D-printed guns
New York State Assembly Bill A02228 aims to require background checks for anyone purchasing a 3D printer capable of printing a firearm or any of its parts.
Montech’s Heritage Pro case is like a designer handbag for your Micro ATX PC
Montech’s Heritage PC case combines leather, glass and steel in a Micro ATX form factor, with a focus on airflow. It’s a niche design flex for sure, but if you’re into designer handbags and high-end gaming or content creation, this might just be the case you’re looking for.
Thunderbolt 5 dock comes with built-in PCIe 4.0 SSD and four TB5 ports — pricing starts at $399
Sonnet will be the first to ship a Thunderbolt 5 dock with a built-in PCIe 4.0 SSD, which delivers 6,100 MB/s transfers and offers many connectivity options.
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F sells for $115 in China — US availability and pricing remains a mystery
The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is now available in China for $115, but there’s still no word on U.S. pricing and availability.
ASUS ROG OLED Gaming Laptop With RTX 4090 Is $450 Off And More Mobile Deals For Gamers
In theory, it is an incredibly awkward time to be shopping for a gaming laptop with NVIDIA having announced a new generation of mobile graphics chips. In practice, however, you can find some great deals as retailers looking to make room for new models. On top of that, it’s going to take some time for gaming laptops rocking GeForce RTX 50 series